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Geneva, Nov 16, 2008
LOT 420
Early Crank Key & Chatelaine Dutch or English. Made in the early 18th century. Very fine and very rare, gilt brass crank key and silver and gilt brass chatelaine.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
USD 3,700 - 5,500 / EUR 2,500 - 3,800
The key of English/Dutch crank form with turned baluster body, two steel key arbors, swivel handle pierced and engraved with foliage. Two silver strand chatelaine with granulated decoration, fine architectural gilt brass terminals, three suspension chains, one for the key, the other two with medallions. In good very condition.
